DE SCR82

Recognizes May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Delaware, aligning with the federal Administration for Community Living's annual observance

Notes that 19% of Delaware's population is currently age 65 and older, with projections that by 2050 every county will have at least 40% of residents over age 50

Highlights the 2025 theme "Aging Unbound," which focuses on exploring diverse aging experiences and combating stereotypes about older individuals

Emphasizes the importance of aging-in-place, noting research shows remaining at home is associated with better health outcomes and higher life satisfaction

References the General Assembly's Aging-in-Place Working Group, which released recommendations in April 2022 for improving home and community-based services